| Case ID |
25075bbf-b41e-4d24-9b5e-6a186b1508d6 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
C.P. No. D-807 of 2006 |
| Decision Date |
Jun 19, 2006 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Sindh High Court allowed the petitioner's challenge against the notice issued under Section 19 of the National Accountability Ordinance, 1999. The court held that the notice did not provide necessary information related to the inquiry against a third party, Chand Muhammad Gori, and thus failed to meet the statutory requirements. The court emphasized that notices must contain relevant information and connection to the ongoing inquiry to be valid. Consequently, the court disposed of the petition, allowing the respondents to issue a new notice in compliance with the provisions of the law. |
| Summary |
In the case of Muhammad Akbar vs. Chairman, National Accountability Bureau, the petitioner challenged a notice issued under Section 19 of the National Accountability Ordinance, 1999, which required him to present original documents related to his property. The court found that the notice lacked necessary context and relevance to the ongoing inquiry against a third party, violating the procedural requirements of the law. The ruling underscores the importance of specificity in legal notices, ensuring they provide adequate information related to the inquiry to uphold the rights of individuals involved. This case highlights the balance between accountability and individual rights under the National Accountability Ordinance. The decision is critical in shaping the procedural norms surrounding notices issued by the NAB, emphasizing that vague requests for information cannot be sustained. Keywords such as 'National Accountability Ordinance', 'legal notices', 'Sindh High Court', and 'due process' are essential for understanding the implications of this ruling. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
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| Judges |
Mushir Alam,
Muhammad Athar Saeed
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| Lawyers |
Mr. Mahmood A. Qureshi
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| Petitioners |
Muhammad Akbar
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| Respondents |
2 others,
Chairman, National Accountability Bureau,
ATA TURK AVENUE, NAB HEADQUARTERS
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| Citations |
2007 SLD 3038,
2007 PLJ 152
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
National Accountability Ordinance, 1999,
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
19(b)
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